Boy name
Kızıl name meaning
“vivid red; a reddish colour”
Kızıl means “vivid red” or “a reddish colour” and comes from a Turkish colour word attested since Old Turkic. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The name evokes concrete images such as a red sunset, autumn leaves and the bright red shades of fire.
What does Kızıl mean?
Vivid red; a reddish colour
In Turkish: canlı kırmızı; kırmızıya çalan renk
Kızıl is a colour word used for images as varied as hair, earth, sky and fire. As a name it carries that vivid colour imagery; the word's historical or political uses should not automatically be attached to a personal name. The same colour element appears in compounds such as Kızılay and Kızılhan.
Origin of the name Kızıl
Kızıl is a Turkish colour word attested since Old Turkic. In modern Turkish it describes vivid red or a distinctly reddish colour.
How to pronounce Kızıl
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kɯzɯl/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قزل |
Is Kızıl a boy’s name?
Yes, Kızıl is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kızıl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Kizil
Names that sound like Kızıl
FAQ about the name Kızıl
What is the meaning of Kızıl?
Kızıl means “vivid red; a reddish colour”. Kızıl is a Turkish colour word attested since Old Turkic. In modern Turkish it describes vivid red or a distinctly reddish colour.
Is Kızıl a boy’s name?
Yes, Kızıl is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kızıl in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kızıl nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kızıl?
Kızıl is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kızıl have?
Kızıl has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kızıl?
Kızıl does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Kızıl?
Other spellings: Kizil.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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